My Top Five Recommended 18 Inch Doll Clothes Pattern Books

Why Buy Doll Clothes Pattern Books?

Personally, when looking for a new doll clothes pattern I prefer to buy a whole book of patterns at one time. That way I can refer back to it over and over again. I’ll try not to cut out the patterns from the original book. Instead I’ll photocopy the pattern pieces then keep them in a baggie for future re-use (I’m thrifty that way).

I like to buy books that have a lot of different outfit patterns I can mix and match.(I can’t seem to stick to any rules, no matter whether I’m sewing, crafting, scrambling eggs or getting dressed in the morning!)

Whether you’re sewing clothes for your American Girl, Our Generation, My Life As, Favorite Friends, Springfield or others, finding a sewing pattern book that has cute patterns AND easy sewing instructions can be tricky!

But fear not! I’ve picked out my top 5 doll clothes sewing pattern books and reviewed them here to save you time and bring you what I think is the best value for your hard-earned moolah. Enjoy!

I should say right up front that this is a Kindle book that you can also download as an E-book. Handy for sneaky reading and drooling over while waiting in the car line for your kid(s).

What I love about it is that it does exactly what it says: it helps you mix and match the basic sewing pattern pieces endlessly. That way, you can potentially make your doll an entire wardrobe just using this book by Erin Hentzel.

If you want to sew a stylish, everyday wardrobe for your (spoiled rotten) 18 inch doll(s), this is the book to buy.

What can I say? Joan Hinds is obviously the supreme empress of doll clothes patterns (no, she’s not my mom!)

The patterns in this book are seasonal, which is “sew” much fun! Whether you’re looking for a Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter themed outfit for your doll, you’ll find it in this book.

Joan Hinds walks you through the sewing process step-by-step, with 20 patterns and 8 bonus projects. From a snow day outfit to a cheer leader costume or a rainy day raincoat, the sewing patterns in this book are easy, unique and charming.

This 100th anniversary edition of a delightful classic introduces children to the world of sewing in a gentle and encouraging way while preserving a valuable collection of doll clothing patterns from the Edwardian and Titanic fashion era.

There are almost 30 doll clothes patterns in this book which have been revised and adapted to fit American Girl and other 18-inch dolls.

This book features over 400 charming illustrations with patterns that include nightwear, daywear, swimwear, playwear, outerwear, fancywear and a wedding dress.

The sewing is taught through a captivating story that will charm and delight adult seamstresses as well as little ones.

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Hi, I’m Mandy Wildman!

Greetings! I'm obsessed with upcycling ugly clothes and transforming them into fabulously colorful, one-of-a-kind garments for women of all sizes.
I also love to rescue discarded dolls and make them pretty again. Let's save this planet together, one "uploved" project at a time, shall we?

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